CAT 2025 Slot 1 VARC Question 18

Multiple choice (+3 / −1) · Verbal Ability · Sentence Placement · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

CAT 2025 Slot 1VARCVerbal Ability • Sentence PlacementModerate
The given sentence is missing in the paragraph below. Decide where it best fits among the options 1, 2, 3, or 4 indicated in the paragraph. Sentence: Historically, silver has been, and still is, an important element in the business of 'show' visible in private houses, churches, government and diplomacy. Paragraph: ____(1) ____. Timothy Schroder put it succinctly in suggesting that electric light and eating in the kitchen eroded this need. As he explained to the author, 'Silver, when illuminated by flickering candlelight, comes alive and almost dances before the eyes, but when lit by electric light it becomes flat and dead.' ____(2) ____. Domestic and economic changes may have worked against the market, but the London silver trade remained buoyant, thanks to the competition of collectors seeking grand display silver at the top end, and the buyers of 'collectables', like spoons and wine labels and 'novelties', at the bottom. ____(3) ____. Another factor that came into play was the systematic collection building of certain American museums over the period. Boston, Huntington Art Gallery and Williamsburg, among others, were largely supplied by London dealers. ____(4) ____.
Answer and solution

Answer: A) Option 1

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Passage Context & Central Idea: The paragraph discusses the historical and contemporary significance of silver, particularly in the context of its use in interiors and social settings, and explores factors contributing to its sustained market value despite challenges.
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Question Stem Analysis: The question requires identifying the most appropriate placement for a sentence that highlights silver's enduring importance in various societal contexts.
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Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option 1: Correct. The sentence introduces the historical and current importance of silver, setting the stage for the subsequent discussion.
Option 3: Incorrect. This part discusses collectors and museums, which is a later point.
Option 2: Incorrect. Placing the sentence here disrupts the flow after Schroder's point.
Option 4: Incorrect. The sentence is too introductory for the end.
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Final Answer Confirmation: Correct Answer: A

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